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seasons, and should be done periodically to prevent the 

 hair from growing. This keeps him cooler, and helps 

 his skin to act more freely, because he can be kept 

 cleaner much more easily. If the nights are at all 

 cool, or the difference between them and day consider- 

 able, precautions should be taken to clothe or shelter the 

 animals. The oiling ought to be done frequently and 

 regularly once a week or oftener if possible. Previous 

 to this the animal should have a thorough good clean- 

 ing, and in hot weather a good wash and swim, rubbing 

 the oil well into his skin w r hen dry. One shear to 

 twenty-five camels is a fair proportion, while 4 Ib. of 

 mustard oil, and 2 oz. of brimstone mixed with it, is 

 required for each animal. During stable hours, and 

 preparatory to a march, particular attention should be 

 paid to the saddles. These ought to be shaken, beaten, 

 and dusted before putting them on, as it is another pre- 

 ventive against galls, which can be caused by dirt or any 

 hard substance getting in between the pad and the back. 

 Besides, it prevents the padding from getting hard and 

 lumpy, and keeps it soft. The hair on and round the 

 hump should never be allowed to grow long, but must 

 be clipped quite close at all times, as it only becomes 

 tangled and matted, and, especially with a badly-fitting 

 saddle and clumsy load, is certain to chafe the skin. 



Camels should be branded on the near side of the Branding 

 neck, and these marks ought to be frequently examined. 

 When an animal is considered or declared unserviceable, 

 the best place to brand them as such is on the near 

 buttock. 



Camels that are once pulled down and that have Treatment 

 lost their condition from neglect and overwork never dc 



camels 



